GalleryLand of the Blue Sky
Get into any car in Mongolia you will see a blue sash tied between the front window visors. Blue scarves are knotted around posts and Read More
What is FishSmart?
The first thing you might be asking yourself is, “What is FishSmart?” Well, in short, FishSmart is a Minnesota Zoo program focused on sustainable seafood Read More
GalleryMeet Derjsuren, Park Ranger
I’m greeted by a wide smile of pearly white teeth as Derjsuren graciously invites me into his work-in-progress home. Today he is painting it blue Read More
GalleryOn the Trail of Wild Takhi
The national drink is milk tea (with salt!). I spent my first night in a ger (what’s that?!). When I look up I see an Read More
GalleryBear Hibernation
March 1, 2013 This winter has been bitter, windy, cold, slushy, icy and definitely snowy. Considering all this, it is not surprising that many of Read More
GalleryHow do we get the animals to take their medicine?
April 1, 2013 by Rachel Thompson, DVM You may be wondering how animal care staff at the Minnesota Zoo gets the animals to take their Read More
GalleryPrimorye Safari Park & Rehabilitation Center
May 31, 2013 Dr. Tara Harris, Director of Conservation and Tiger Species Survival Plan Coordinator, is visiting the Amur tiger and leopard conservation projects the Read More
How do you know when a zoo animal is sick?
by Dr. Rachel Thompson Zoo veterinarians are often asked how we know when an animal is sick. It’s a very good question! Our patients can’t Read More
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